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September will bring a brand-new album by Villagers. A newfound soulfulness and dazzling hooks abound in "A Trick Of The Light." No tricks here, just deft songwriting and a knack for swaying melodies.

Venice musician Sunny Levine explores the shifting tides of sound through subtle mood shifts on his new album. "Don't I Know That" plays like a spellbinding, soulful dream full of mystery and intrigue.

On a recent visit to MBE, young UK artist Yellow Days shared his motivating anthem, "Nothing's Gonna Keep Me Down." His emotive performance, expressed through his signature gravelly vocals and yelps, make this exclusive live version even more special.

LA’s Very Be Careful rushed into an abandoned studio, replete with old instruments and a 64 track analog console to record their new album. Within 2 days, they recorded and finished their songs without overdubs. The experience pushed their...

Grammy and Oscar winning artist Jorge Drexler reflects on love and technology on “Telefonía,” as he praises this modern device as a way to shorten the distance between two hearts. We hope he performs the song live when he plays LAMC's Central...

Gabriel Garzón-Montano quietly released one of the best albums of 2017. "Golden Wings" is a new song that features Montano on every note and instrument. Catch him live as part of LAMC's Central Park SummerStage Show in NYC on July 11.

Chilean rapper Tomasa Del Real was a sought after tattoo artist in her native Chile, before she turned "Queen of Neo-Perro"(the dance and culture that surrounds Reggaetón). Known for flipping the genre's machismo on its head, "Si O No" is a catchy...

Ever wonder what's behind a song? Our new Friday feature asks some of our favorite artists just that question! Today, Langhorne Slim goes behind the scenes on his song "Never Break" and offers the exclusive MBE version.

Legendary soul singer Candi Staton has had her highs and lows in her 50 year storied career. She's racked up hits in each decade in a plethora of styles. Her 30th album Unstoppable features a rhythm section made up of her sons and up-tempo...

Leave it to Brownswood Recordings founder and DJ/broadcaster Gilles Peterson to deliver the sound of Havana's contemporary culture via ¡Súbelo, Cuba! Diving into the rhythmically adventurous underground, we experience "Traketeo" featuring Luz de...